Governess Job and Vacancy


Family based in Johannesburg, South Africa is looking for a Governess with fluent English and command of other European languages to provide safety, well-being and educational development of their 7 years old girl.

This is a live out position. 
Start – June 1, 2016. 
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Requirements
  • 3 years’ experience for a private family as Nanny/Governess
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Certificates/diplomas in children development
  • Knowledge of children psychology
  • Fluent/native English, command of other European languages would be an advantage
  • Musical skills
  • Availability
  • Independence in work 
  • Willing to travel worldwide
  • Driving License would be a plus
  • Emotionally mature
  • Stress-resistant
  • Warm and sociable
  • Fun and active
  • Good communication skills
  • Good organizational skills
  • Responsible
  • Without bad habits

Duties and responsibilities
  • Overseeing the girl's education
  • Teaching English and other foreign languages
  • Monitoring the girl's progress and communicating with the school on daily basis
  • Supervising the girl's homework
  • Reading to and with a girl 
  • Stimulating the girl’s activity
  • Playing various educational games with a girl 
  • Singing, dancing, drawing, crafting and baking with a girl
  • Walking with a girl and doing active sports exercises
  • Being disciplined with a girl when required
  • Accompanying a child on extra-curricular activities
  • Arranging extracurricular activities
  • Teaching good manners

Schedule
  • From Monday to Friday
  • From 14:00pm to 21:00pm

Salary
High salary for the right candidate.

​Position filled